Planning appeal decision
189a Farnaby Road, Shortlands, Bromley, Kent, BR2 0BA
Planning appeal 6002318 at 189a Farnaby Road, Shortlands, Bromley, Kent, BR2 0BA (London Borough of Bromley) was allowed on 27 April 2026 by Inspector Knight A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed two-storey side extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and local area.
demolition of existing detached double garage, existing first floor front projection with dormer extension, and existing rear dormer. Construction of two storey side extension, a single storey front extension, rear dormers and elevational alterations, and e nlargement of existing rear dormers and alteration of rear dormers from flat roof to pitch roof
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Knight A
- Postcode
- BR2 0BA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed two-storey side extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and local area
What decided it
The proposed extension would make the dwelling more architecturally complete and coherent while occupying an area already developed, and given the dwelling's limited visibility from the public realm and stand-alone nature in the local area, it would not harm character or appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London PlanPolicy 6 of the Bromley Local PlanPolicy 8 of the Bromley Local PlanPolicy 37 of the Bromley Local Plan
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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